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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Embedded Software Engineer - Summer 2027 - **Company:** MITRE Corporation - **Location:** Bedford, MA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $89,200.0 - $111,500.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Software Documentation, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Perl (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Hardware Description Language, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Network Protocols, Object-Oriented Software Development, Posix, Real-Time Operating Systems, Regression Testing, Software Tools, Software Engineering, SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Git, Information Technology - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9191976/associate-embedded-software-engineer-summer-2027 ## About the Role * Typically requires less than 1 year of related experience with a related Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. * A Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience. * Strong oral and written communication skills. * Proficiency in C and/or C++ programming languages. * Familiarity with good software development practices, including approaches to:DesignImplementationTestingDocumentationDebugging * Understanding of embedded systems and hardware/software interaction. * Basic knowledge of low-level processor architectures, operating system concepts, and hardware interfacing. * Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense SECRET clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. * In addition, candidates must meet requirements to support project work onsite in our labs and classified facilities on the Bedford Campus. * This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week onsite at our Bedford, MA facility., * M.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar field. * Familiarity with object-oriented programming principles and working knowledge of one or more higher-level languages, such as Python, MATLAB, or Perl. * Exposure to modern reconfigurable SoC platforms (AMD Xilinx MPSoC, RFSoC, Versal, or Intel Agilex SoC). * Familiarity with common software development tools (e.g., Git, Make, CMake). * Understanding of development best practices, including code reviews, regression testing, and user documentation. * Familiarity with real-time operating systems, POSIX, and embedded Linux (user- and kernel-space development). * Experience with low-level hardware/software system debugging. * Solid foundation of basic digital signal processing (DSP) concepts and experience implementing real-time algorithms for communication, radar, or navigation systems. * Familiarity with networking protocols (wired and wireless). * Basic knowledge of one or more hardware description languages (HDLs), such as VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog. ## Related Videos - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [Using WebAssembly to run, extend, and secure your application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/652-using-webassembly-to-run-extend-and-secure-your-application) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [On developing smartphones on wheels](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/258-on-developing-smartphones-on-wheels) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)